Interview Skills| the 1 Thing You Should Ask the Interviewer

Let me begin by stating, do not ask questions ifthe company website and other sources.
you are not invited to.Do not be caught off-guard by showing surprise
However, most interviewers are now ending theat something that was announced just recently
interview with an invitation to ask themby the company.
something. This serves as a valuable insight into2. What are your initiatives towards Corporate
the interviewee.Social Responsibility?
Questions that are relevant, intelligent and wellCSR includes all the activities/initiatives the
structured can demonstrate in no uncertaincompany undertakes towards the largest
terms, your intelligence, maturity, ambition, drivestakeholder of them all, Society.
and research.It is a side to the corporate world that people can
On the other hand, letting such an opportunity gosafely, without any shame gloat about. Humility
by, could be disastrous.here, is not a virtue and hence, you will see the
Industry folks talk about how the lack of anyInterviewer quite enjoying taking this one on.
questions from the candidate seems to make3. What are the training and growth opportunities
them revisit the passion and the desire of theone can expect in this position?
candidate to work for the company.A forward looking individual inspires hope.
I can’t argue with that. One does not goBe the forward looking one.
inquiring about things one is not interested in andThis question is designed to make you look eager
hence; the lack of questions can demonstrate ato learn and perform.
certain disinterest.Just a quick note on some things/questions best
So here are the 3 choices you could use.avoided:
Ask the interviewer, any 1 if invited to do so:> How much can I expect my salary to
1. Could you tell me something about the futureincrease every year?
plans of the company/group?> Why did the last guy leave?
The question is used to demonstrate your> What do I need to do to get into your chair?
interest in the growth of the company and your> What are the vacation and other perks that
desire to be part of something that takes growthyou provide?
seriously.> What kind of loans can I avail?
It also accords the interviewer an opportunity toSo on and so forth.
talk about all the fantastic things that the groupSo there you are, choose the question wisely.
will be undertaking.Do decide on the basis of, who is it that is
We like people who make us fell good, this is YOUinterviewing you and what position you are
making them fell good!appearing for.
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